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Installation Instructions

 

 Ford F150 Premium Front Bumper 

Product Number: H4550, H4551, H4552 

Application: 2018+ Ford F150 

 

H455X_REV_A

 

         

 

SAFETY 

 

Your safety and the safety of others is very important. 

 

In order to help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided 
installation instructions and other information.  

 

These instructions alert you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.  

 

Please do a job safety analysis before each task to identify potential hazards for your 
situation and remove/protect against them. 

 

You must use your own good judgment, and take your time. 

Read and understand all safety precautions and instructions before installing this product. 
  

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR OFFROAD USE ONLY.  ALL LIABILITY FOR 

INSTALLATION AND USE RESTS WITH THE OWNER. 

 

CARELESS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY 

OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. 

 

Injury hazard 

 

Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death. 

 

 

 

Always remove jewelry and wear eye protection. 

 

 

Always use extreme caution when jacking up a vehicle for work. Set 
emergency brake and use tire blocks.  Locate and use the vehicle 
manufacturers designated lifting points.  Use jack stands. 

 

 

Always use appropriate and adequate care in lifting components into place. 

 

 

Always ensure components will remain secure during installation and 
operation. 

 

 

Always wear safety glasses when installing this kit.  A drilling operation will 
cause flying metal chips.  Flying chips can cause serious eye injury. 

 

 

Always use extreme caution when drilling on a vehicle.  Thoroughly inspect 
the area to be drilled (on both sides of material) prior to drilling, and 
relocate any objects that may be damaged. 

 

 

Always use extreme caution when cutting and trimming during fitting. 

 

 

Always tighten all nuts and bolts securely per installation instructions. 

 

 

Always route electrical cables carefully.  Avoid moving parts, components 
that become hot and rough or sharp edges. 

 

 

Always insulate and protect all exposed wiring and electrical terminals. 

 

 

Always perform regular inspections and maintenance on mounts and 
related hardware. 

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Summary of Contents for H4550

Page 1: ...eath Always remove jewelry and wear eye protection Always use extreme caution when jacking up a vehicle for work Set emergency brake and use tire blocks Locate and use the vehicle manufacturers designated lifting points Use jack stands Always use appropriate and adequate care in lifting components into place Always ensure components will remain secure during installation and operation Always wear ...

Page 2: ...hase of the industries best and most stylish front bumper available for the 2018 Ford F150 This bumper has been engineered for strength while keeping the weight down Your front bumper designed in 3 D from digitized data CNC laser cut fabricated and powder coated all in the U S A Enjoy the fit and finish of a quality Ford F150 Front Bumper from Fab Fours Inc www 4x4ok com ...

Page 3: ...Fog light brackets Instruction manual Tools Required Socket wrench with extension ratcheting wrenches may also be convenient 7mm 8mm 9mm 10mm 15mm and sockets and box end wrenches T15 torx Hex key sets Flat head screw drivers Floor jack and wood block II Removal of OEM Bumper Note Save all OEM parts until installation is complete A Using a flathead screwdriver carefully remove center plastic piece...

Page 4: ...et remove the three nuts per side two are located under the plastic center piece ref fig 2a b and the third accessible from the back of the frame ref fig 2c If front OEM bumper contains the adaptive cruise control module ref fig 2b If your bumper includes adaptive cruise control device remove it now using a E6 external socket Unplug the device www 4x4ok com ...

Page 5: ...gure 2b Figure 2c C To remove the electrical harness unplug fog light and remove one 1 Christmas tree plug on each side At this time carefully pull away bumper checking to make sure nothing is still connected D Pull rubber covers off the tow hooks Use a 15 mm socket to remove the two bolts per side holding the tow hook in place www 4x4ok com ...

Page 6: ... E Slide out both nut strips from the frame channel when done F If your vehicle model includes a louver system for the intercooler located between the frame mounts the shroud must be removed Carefully pry clips see red arrows below around exterior of louver box outward and pull shroud Figure 4a Removing shroud from louvers www 4x4ok com ...

Page 7: ...Installation Instructions Ford F150 Premium Front Bumper Product Number H4550 H4551 H4552 Application 2018 Ford F150 H455X_REV_A Figure 4b Shroud removed www 4x4ok com ...

Page 8: ...rical harness and wiring using supplied tap connectors using the diagram on the following page C Connect supplied wiring harness to tap connectors DO NOT CONNNECT LIGHTS UNTIL BUMPER IS INSTALLED FAB FOURS TURN INDICATOR WIRING WHITE WIRE GROUND BROWN WIRE RUNNING RED WIRE TURN FAB FOURS FOG LIGHT WIRING WHITE WIRE GROUND BLACK WIRE POWER Note For customers that are going from LED to our LED light...

Page 9: ...front face mounting holes must be used If not installing a winch a license plate may be installed onto the front face of the bumper IV Front Bumper Installation A Mount bracket to truck frame Two bolts go through the bottom of the frame and two go through the front face of the frame Figure 10a B Mount bracket to bumper With the help of at least two others and possibly a floor jack to support the c...

Page 10: ...teners between bumper and brackets as well as brackets and frame F The fog light wiring may be installed at this time To do so connect wiring to fog light and tap into OEM fog light wiring using supplied tap connectors Secure excess wiring to bumper G Install turn indicators into the plastic light insert using three self tapping screws as shown below Figure 6 H Install the light inserts with turn ...

Page 11: ...7 I Install the Fab Fours fog lights onto the mounting brackets as shown below using the 8 button head screws washers and hex nuts Figure 8 J Install the fog light and bracket into the bumper using the remaining two holes available in the light insert Use the 1 1 2 length stainless steel button heads with washers and nuts www 4x4ok com ...

Page 12: ...mper Product Number H4550 H4551 H4552 Application 2018 Ford F150 H455X_REV_A Figure 9 K Secure OEM electrical harness to the Fab Fours bumper L Repeat steps G through K for other side M Enjoy your new rear rreplacement bumper from Fab Fours www 4x4ok com ...

Page 13: ... Number H4550 H4551 H4552 Application 2018 Ford F150 H455X_REV_A Maintenance Care Periodically check and tighten all fasteners Stripped fractured or bent bolts or nuts need to be replaced After washing of the vehicle make sure to fully dry all surfaces www 4x4ok com ...

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